Wayne HALO50
#6 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
For owners who are often away and want phone alerts and a 10 year warranty in one pump. Buyers who only need flow get the same pumping from the much cheaper CDU800.
Amazon $399.89$399.89
3.1/5
For most basements that want 1/2 HP cast iron flow with a vertical float at a fair price.
- 1/2 HPMotor
- 3,000 GPHFlow at 10 ft
- Vertical floatSwitch
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$205.77
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- About 3,000 gallons an hour at 10 ft from a cast iron pump near $200
- Vertical float suits a narrower 15 in pit
- Efficient motor draws only 5.3 A
- Three year warranty
Cons
- Amazon title wrongly calls it 1/3 HP, so check the model number when ordering
- Red Lion does not publish the pump’s weight
The Red Lion RL-SC family
Every Red Lion RL-SC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Motor | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion RL-SC33T | 1/3 HP | 3.3/5 | $182 |
| Red Lion RL-SC50V (this one) | 1/2 HP | 3.1/5 | $205.77 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | RL-SC50V (14942747) |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 3,000 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 4,300 GPH |
| Max lift | 28 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 5.3 A |
| Switch and build | |
| Switch | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | Yes |
| Alarm or monitoring | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Cord length | 10 ft |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this size
Zoeller M98 Flow-Mate
#7 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
For basements with a high water table or a deep pit where a 1/3 HP pump runs constantly. The cast iron build suits long, heavy duty cycles.
Amazon $328.80$328.80
Wayne SPF50
#9 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
A cheap way to get 1/2 HP flow in a light pump. Buyers who want a longer warranty should pay a little more for the Wayne CDU800.
Amazon $145.75$145.75
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